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A groundbreaking UCLA study of nearly 94,000 diverse patients discovered how genetics predict who responds best to popular weight loss medications like Ozempic. This breakthrough could transform how doctors prescribe treatments, ensuring medications work better for everyone.
A 6-year-old boy who nearly died from bleeding episodes 25 times in three years is thriving after a UCLA surgeon performed a groundbreaking procedure through a tiny skin puncture instead of major surgery. The two-hour minimally invasive technique could replace risky open surgeries for countless children worldwide.
UCLA and UCSF researchers discovered why some brain cells resist Alzheimer's better than others. A natural cleanup system removes toxic tau protein before it forms deadly clumps.
For the first time in history, new medications can actually slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease, not just mask symptoms. The breakthrough has sparked a wave of clinical trials and renewed hope among researchers who now believe they can change the course of this devastating condition.
South Bay residents can now access cutting-edge cancer treatment without long commutes to UCLA's main campus. The new radiation oncology clinic brings world-class care, including adaptive therapy technology, right to their neighborhood.
After decades of research, gene therapy is bringing lasting relief to sickle cell patients after just one treatment. UCLA researchers are leading the charge to cure a disease that affects 100,000 Americans.